Unit 6 Learning Objectives:

Describe the essential roles and functions of a senator and a representative
Examine the role of money in congressional elections—where it comes from, how it is used, and what influence or effect it has.
Summarize both the advantages and disadvantages of PACs’ growing influence.
Contrast organizational style and procedures in the House of Representatives with those of the Senate.
Identify the major leadership positions in the House and Senate and summarize the functions of each office.
Review the four types of congressional committees and explain how they control the congressional agenda and guide legislation.
Determine the significance of legislative procedures like the filibuster and oversight.
Outline the process by which a bill would move through the legislative process, from introduction to the point where it is sent to the president.
Contrast three theories of the role of a legislator: trustee, instructed delegate, and politico.
Appraise the influence of lobbyists and interest groups on the legislative process.
Identify both representative and unrepresentative aspects of Congress.
Examine the effect that the U.S. Congress has had on the scope of government.

Unit 6 Assignments:

Date	In-Class Assignments	Readings Readings are to be completed for the next school day unless noted otherwise	Homework Assignments Assignments are to be completed for the next school day unless noted otherwise
Monday 4.16.18 SCHEDULE D	Discuss "The Representatives and Senators" Introduce Member of Congress project	Edwards, et al. pp. 309-319	Work on Member of Congress project Quiz Wednesday over pp. 309-319
Tuesday 4.17.18 SHORTENED SCHEDULE	Finish discussing "Advantages of Incumbency" Time to work on MOC project	Edwards, et al. pp. 319-	Continue to work on Member of Congress project Quiz Wednesday over pp. 309-319
Wednesday 4.18.18 SHORTENED SCHEDULE	Quiz over pp. 309-319 Discuss "How Congress is Organized to Make Policy"	Edwards, et al. pp. 385-394	Member of Congress project due Friday, 4.21.18
Thursday 4.19.18	Continue discussing "How Congress is Organized to Make Policy" Play LawCraft from iCivics. Screenshot or print a certificate of your passed bill for credit	No reading assignment	Member of Congress project due Friday, 4.21.18
Friday 4.20.18	Member of Congress Project due today Discuss "Influences on Congressional Decision Making"	No reading assignment	Prepare for Unit 6 FRQ and MC Test
Monday 4.23.18	Finish Chapter 12	No reading assignment	Prepare for Unit 6 Test
Tuesday 4.23.18	Unit 6 FRQ and MC Test	No reading assignment	Prepare for Unit 6 Test